Off Topic My dad.. and my son
LML79
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Hi everyone. i know it's been a little while since my last post.. Things have been a little crazy around here to say the least. This one is for my dad ..Prayer request for my dad..
We found out today that he has rectal cancer after having a colonoscopy . No one knew he was sick until today...On Tuesday he will have a cat scan which will tell him if it's spread, and if so, where it's spread to. It will tell what stage cancer he has. Worse case scenerio - if the cancer has already spread to his lungs/liver the doctors say he has an 8% chance of survival rate - best case scenerio - the cancer has not spread. What we do know is the stages of rectal cancer are generally based upon the size of the tumor. My dad's tumor is about the size of his fist - so about as big as it can get in the area that it's in. Seeing as how it's been growing for approx 8 months it has most likely spread. Stage 4 is the worst possible stage of cancer - Which is what my Dad believes he is at now.
No one even knew my father was sick until today when he told me and my 3 sisters ..and no one else.
We have agreed to not tell extended family or our own children yet until we know for sure what is going on...We will know more after the CAT scan on Tuesday.
November seems to be a tough month for our family. We found out my grandmother was sick in November a few years ago and she passed shortly after..as well as two of my Uncles in November..all on my dads side. What we did not know is that his father also had the same cancer and died shortly after finding out...in his early 60's.. My dad is 59.
Also..My 11 yr old son with Crohn's isn't doing so well. As many of you know he is been sick since diagnosed in June...and we haven't been able to wean him off the Prednison since.. As of this week they upped his dose to 40mg..and the side effects are getting to him.. His face finally slimmed down and is now all bloated again from the steroid.. which he is really self conscious about. They also switching him off a very safe prescription called Pentasa which he takes 6 pills of..to something called 6mp..which has some more long term side effects ... right now he is on both drugs..plus the prednisone for a few months..in hopes of maintaining his flare ups.
Please keep our family in prayer ..Thanks! Leslee
We found out today that he has rectal cancer after having a colonoscopy . No one knew he was sick until today...On Tuesday he will have a cat scan which will tell him if it's spread, and if so, where it's spread to. It will tell what stage cancer he has. Worse case scenerio - if the cancer has already spread to his lungs/liver the doctors say he has an 8% chance of survival rate - best case scenerio - the cancer has not spread. What we do know is the stages of rectal cancer are generally based upon the size of the tumor. My dad's tumor is about the size of his fist - so about as big as it can get in the area that it's in. Seeing as how it's been growing for approx 8 months it has most likely spread. Stage 4 is the worst possible stage of cancer - Which is what my Dad believes he is at now.
No one even knew my father was sick until today when he told me and my 3 sisters ..and no one else.
We have agreed to not tell extended family or our own children yet until we know for sure what is going on...We will know more after the CAT scan on Tuesday.
November seems to be a tough month for our family. We found out my grandmother was sick in November a few years ago and she passed shortly after..as well as two of my Uncles in November..all on my dads side. What we did not know is that his father also had the same cancer and died shortly after finding out...in his early 60's.. My dad is 59.
Also..My 11 yr old son with Crohn's isn't doing so well. As many of you know he is been sick since diagnosed in June...and we haven't been able to wean him off the Prednison since.. As of this week they upped his dose to 40mg..and the side effects are getting to him.. His face finally slimmed down and is now all bloated again from the steroid.. which he is really self conscious about. They also switching him off a very safe prescription called Pentasa which he takes 6 pills of..to something called 6mp..which has some more long term side effects ... right now he is on both drugs..plus the prednisone for a few months..in hopes of maintaining his flare ups.
Please keep our family in prayer ..Thanks! Leslee
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Hi everyone. i know it's been a little while since my last post.. Things have been a little crazy around here to say the least. This one is for my dad ..Prayer request for my dad..
We found out today that he has rectal cancer after having a colonoscopy . No one knew he was sick until today...On Tuesday he will have a cat scan which will tell him if it's spread, and if so, where it's spread to. It will tell what stage cancer he has. Worse case scenerio - if the cancer has already spread to his lungs/liver the doctors say he has an 8% chance of survival rate - best case scenerio - the cancer has not spread. What we do know is the stages of rectal cancer are generally based upon the size of the tumor. My dad's tumor is about the size of his fist - so about as big as it can get in the area that it's in. Seeing as how it's been growing for approx 8 months it has most likely spread. Stage 4 is the worst possible stage of cancer - Which is what my Dad believes he is at now.
No one even knew my father was sick until today when he told me and my 3 sisters ..and no one else.
We have agreed to not tell extended family or our own children yet until we know for sure what is going on...We will know more after the CAT scan on Tuesday.
November seems to be a tough month for our family. We found out my grandmother was sick in November a few years ago and she passed shortly after..as well as two of my Uncles in November..all on my dads side. What we did not know is that his father also had the same cancer and died shortly after finding out...in his early 60's.. My dad is 59.
Also..My 11 yr old son with Crohn's isn't doing so well. As many of you know he is been sick since diagnosed in June...and we haven't been able to wean him off the Prednison since.. As of this week they upped his dose to 40mg..and the side effects are getting to him.. His face finally slimmed down and is now all bloated again from the steroid.. which he is really self conscious about. They also switching him off a very safe prescription called Pentasa which he takes 6 pills of..to something called 6mp..which has some more long term side effects ... right now he is on both drugs..plus the prednisone for a few months..in hopes of maintaining his flare ups.
Please keep our family in prayer ..Thanks! Leslee0 -
You are in my prayers.
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I am so sorry to hear that about your son and dad, I will keep them in my prayers! Danielle 0
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Sending thoughts and prayers your way. Hope the days get better...0
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Aawwww, Leslee!! :frown:
You & your family will definitely be in my prayers!!
Love ya, girl!!! 0 -
Awwww....hon......big hugs for you...:brokenheart:
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I will definately keep your entire family in my prayers:flowerforyou:0 -
I am SO sorry to hear that sweetie!!
My prayers are with you and your family for sure!!
-Tami0 -
I hadn't seen you around and have been keeping you and your family in my prayers and will continue to do so. you lady! 0
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Oh my god, I'm so sorry, hun.
I'll pray for you all tonight.
Stay strong and safe 0 -
Prayers going up for you, Leslee, and all of yours!0
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So sorry what you are going through
{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}} and sending prayers your way!!
- Leontine0 -
I'm so sorry.
Be glad that they found it now, and know that there is always hope.0 -
Leslee!!
I am so sorry to hear what you and your family have been going through. May God comfort and surround you in these hard times and give you all the strength you need to get through this.
My prayers go out to you and your family today.
PM me if you need anything.:brokenheart:0 -
Thoughts and prayers:flowerforyou:0
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Thank you for all the prayers everyone! My dad went today for his CAT scan to see if the tumor has spread to his liver/lungs/ other major organs but we won't find out anything until Thursday when he sees his doctor. Will keep you all posted
And thank you for the prayers and well wishes for my son Brandon. Come to find out when the doctor got his blood work back...they noticed his Sed rate ( inflammation) was elevated so he was in the middle of yet another Crohn's flare up. Thank God we got him back on the higher dose of prednisone when we did or else we would have been back at the children's hospital. Always something right?0 -
So sorry you and your family are having such a hard time.
My thoughts and prayers to your family:flowerforyou:
-Adrienne 0 -
Thank you all, so much, for the prayers!! My dad just got back from his appointment...
He said he is starting with the good news (at least there's good news somewhere)
good news is his cat scan came back and showed his liver and lungs as being cancer free, however there are two tiny spots on his lungs that they will keep a close eye on, but are not concerned about. and his blood work came back excellent as well. the bad news..
He has Rectal Cancer that has to be treated with chemo and radiation, followed by surgery that might have to have done twice. He will get phone call from a Dr who specializes in this type of cancer today to make an appointment ...to get the time table of how all these procedures are going to play out. He's probably going to have to move quick on this but thinks nothing will be done until after thanksgiving, but certainly before Christmas, so he said he thinks we will get one good holiday out of this before treatment begins. ( the month of November has ALWAYS been a bad month for our family..in recent years we have lost my grandmother, and two uncles in November)
In the grand scheme of things, its a better outlook then first perceived. At least its operable ... but Cancer is cancer..which isn't good news.. i think the terminal part comes into play with how well, or how poorly, his body does with surgery. its a risky, nasty surgery that will open him up to lots of infection
we'll just see what the 2nd dr says this afternoon, and take it from there. So I am worried...uneasy....yet trying to be optomistic on what the next weeks/months bring0 -
Thank you all, so much, for the prayers!! My dad just got back from his appointment...
He said he is starting with the good news (at least there's good news somewhere)
good news is his cat scan came back and showed his liver and lungs as being cancer free, however there are two tiny spots on his lungs that they will keep a close eye on, but are not concerned about. and his blood work came back excellent as well. the bad news..
He has Rectal Cancer that has to be treated with chemo and radiation, followed by surgery that might have to have done twice. He will get phone call from a Dr who specializes in this type of cancer today to make an appointment ...to get the time table of how all these procedures are going to play out. He's probably going to have to move quick on this but thinks nothing will be done until after thanksgiving, but certainly before Christmas, so he said he thinks we will get one good holiday out of this before treatment begins. ( the month of November has ALWAYS been a bad month for our family..in recent years we have lost my grandmother, and two uncles in November)
In the grand scheme of things, its a better outlook then first perceived. At least its operable ... but Cancer is cancer..which isn't good news.. i think the terminal part comes into play with how well, or how poorly, his body does with surgery. its a risky, nasty surgery that will open him up to lots of infection
we'll just see what the 2nd dr says this afternoon, and take it from there. So I am worried...uneasy....yet trying to be optomistic on what the next weeks/months bring
Come to CO so I can give you a big hug, Leslee!
Continued prayers for your dad, son & you!! :smooched: 0 -
I will keep you and your family in my prayers:flowerforyou:
And big Hugs!!:smooched:0 -
Thank you all, so much, for the prayers!! My dad just got back from his appointment...
He said he is starting with the good news (at least there's good news somewhere)
good news is his cat scan came back and showed his liver and lungs as being cancer free, however there are two tiny spots on his lungs that they will keep a close eye on, but are not concerned about. and his blood work came back excellent as well. the bad news..
He has Rectal Cancer that has to be treated with chemo and radiation, followed by surgery that might have to have done twice. He will get phone call from a Dr who specializes in this type of cancer today to make an appointment ...to get the time table of how all these procedures are going to play out. He's probably going to have to move quick on this but thinks nothing will be done until after thanksgiving, but certainly before Christmas, so he said he thinks we will get one good holiday out of this before treatment begins. ( the month of November has ALWAYS been a bad month for our family..in recent years we have lost my grandmother, and two uncles in November)
In the grand scheme of things, its a better outlook then first perceived. At least its operable ... but Cancer is cancer..which isn't good news.. i think the terminal part comes into play with how well, or how poorly, his body does with surgery. its a risky, nasty surgery that will open him up to lots of infection
we'll just see what the 2nd dr says this afternoon, and take it from there. So I am worried...uneasy....yet trying to be optomistic on what the next weeks/months bring
Come to CO so I can give you a big hug, Leslee!
Continued prayers for your dad, son & you!! :smooched:
I am SO on my way over!! I need a BIG glass of wine....quick!! Already fumbling the keys on the computer..instead of hitting reply I almost posted report abuse ! LOL!! Not Shannon...never!!!0 -
I am SO on my way over!! I need a BIG glass of wine....quick!! Already fumbling the keys on the computer..instead of hitting reply I almost posted report abuse ! LOL!! Not Shannon...never!!!
You wouldn't be the first!! :laugh:
Wine will be poured, but get here fast. I'm known to sneak sips! :bigsmile:0 -
My prayers are with you and your family. I hope your father is doing well and hopefully they've caught it early enough to treat. My father is a gastroenterologist and he tells me that most cases of colon/rectal cancer can be treated fairly easily if they're caught early enough in a routine colonoscopy. Your son is also in my prayers, i know that it's hard on him.
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Try to stay positive and keep that beautiful smile on your face:flowerforyou:
Prayers and thoughts
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I am SO on my way over!! I need a BIG glass of wine....quick!! Already fumbling the keys on the computer..instead of hitting reply I almost posted report abuse ! LOL!! Not Shannon...never!!!
You wouldn't be the first!! :laugh:
Wine will be poured, but get here fast. I'm known to sneak sips! :bigsmile:
LOL!! Well scratch that..we're gonna need a whole bottle of wine now.. Brandon is in the hospital again for his Crohn's!!!! I just can't win this week can I? He spent yesterday in the ER and they admitted him right away..where he will now spend his weekend... They are keeping a close eye on him..got his prednisone IV drip along with all sorts of other meds to try and stabalize this..once again..and yet still has a smile on his face?? I was with him yesterday and my husband with him today..taking turns so our 7 yr old daughter has some sort of normalcy going to school and sleeping at home instead of in the hospital with us.. ..will keep you posted when I know more! Time for bed!!!!!0 -
Oh my gosh..this week soooooo can not get any worse..... I am surprised I haven't gained 20 pounds due to STRESS!!!! So here we are...STILL in the hospital with Brandon..when I get a phone call. My husband and 7 yr old daughter were on their way home from the hospital and got into a car accident....... both are ok..shaken up of course...but our can is totaled...completely.. I guess Sarah freaked out in her car seat because she couldnt get out..and couldnt find her stuffed animal....even the firemen and rescue guys looked for it... but it was just gone.. poor thing... I guess She has a bruise from where the seatbelt was but hopefully by the morning everyone is fine and not worse... always soemthing.. can't seem to catch a break this week can i????????0
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Wow! I am so sorry about everything ya'll are going through. Your family is in my prayers!0
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Oh my gosh..this week soooooo can not get any worse..... I am surprised I haven't gained 20 pounds due to STRESS!!!! So here we are...STILL in the hospital with Brandon..when I get a phone call. My husband and 7 yr old daughter were on their way home from the hospital and got into a car accident....... both are ok..shaken up of course...but our can is totaled...completely.. I guess Sarah freaked out in her car seat because she couldnt get out..and couldnt find her stuffed animal....even the firemen and rescue guys looked for it... but it was just gone.. poor thing... I guess She has a bruise from where the seatbelt was but hopefully by the morning everyone is fine and not worse... always soemthing.. can't seem to catch a break this week can i????????
Leslee!!!! :brokenheart:
I'm so sorry honey. Seems like most the time when it rains, it pours. Your whole family is in my prayers.0 -
Oh my gosh..this week soooooo can not get any worse..... I am surprised I haven't gained 20 pounds due to STRESS!!!! So here we are...STILL in the hospital with Brandon..when I get a phone call. My husband and 7 yr old daughter were on their way home from the hospital and got into a car accident....... both are ok..shaken up of course...but our can is totaled...completely.. I guess Sarah freaked out in her car seat because she couldnt get out..and couldnt find her stuffed animal....even the firemen and rescue guys looked for it... but it was just gone.. poor thing... I guess She has a bruise from where the seatbelt was but hopefully by the morning everyone is fine and not worse... always soemthing.. can't seem to catch a break this week can i????????
WTH(!), Les???????? :brokenheart: :noway:
Cars are replaceable, loved ones not. I'm glad hubby & Sarah are okay. Sending cyber-hugs and heartfelt prayers your way. 0 -
Leslie, sorry to hear about all your family is going thru and dealing with. Just wanted to let you know more prayers are being said for you all. Hang in there. Try to take care of yourself in the midst of all this. Love, Jackie0
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